Where we worship in the Myrtle Beach area
SATURDAY
TEMPLE EMANU-EL, 406 65th Ave. N., Myrtle Beach, second nature project will be accepting canned goods and condiments during the month of November to help both the Community Kitchen and Helping Hand. Call 843-446-1060.
TEMPLE SHALOM, 4023 Belle Terre Blvd., Myrtle Beach. Food bank is open for donations year-round. Call 843-236-7475 for hours.
SUNDAY
CHESTERFIELD MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH, 8591 S.C. 90, Longs, Golden Saints/Grandparents Day, 10 a.m. The speaker will be Pastor James R. Matthews. Dinner will be served. Call 843-399-6421.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 500 Fourth Ave. N., Myrtle Beach. Jonathan and Emily Martin in concert, 6:30 p.m. The concert is free, but a love gift will be accepted. Call 843-448-3155.
MONDAY
GREATER BIBLE WAY CHURCH, 1518 Hawkins St., Georgetown, 40th church anniversary service, 7 p.m. Call 843-527-4158.
ST. MICHAEL CATHOLIC CHURCH, 542 Cypress Ave., Murrells Inlet, prayer shawl ministry is in need of yarn and volunteers to knit and crochet shawls, baby blankets, lap robes, hats and scarves for the sick, homeless, and those in nursing homes or homebound. Meetings are held 1-3 p.m. second and fourth Monday of every month, parish hall center. Call 843-712-2044.
TUESDAY
OCEAN DRIVE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 410 Sixth Ave. S., North Myrtle Beach, stitching ministry, 10 a.m.-noon Tuesdays. Quilts, skirts, tote bags and dolls are among the items made for local and international missions. Call 843-280-3530.
ST. JAMES UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 9705 St. James Church Road, Myrtle Beach (Burgess), soup for “Thee Soul” with Tender Loving Care reaching out to the hungry, homeless, elderly and hungry souls, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. second Tuesday of every month. Everyone is welcome. This is a free event; donations will be accepted. Call 650-6166.
WEDNESDAY
KING OF GLORY LUTHERAN CHURCH, 805 11th Ave. N., North Myrtle Beach, Advent services, 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays through Dec. 16, in the sanctuary. At 5:30 p.m. there will be soup, sandwiches and desserts in the fellowship hall. Call 843-249-3954.
NEW LIFE LUTHERAN CHURCH, 7311 S.C. 544, Myrtle Beach, welcomes all needleworkers to join weekly prayer shawl group, 9:30 a.m. Wednesdays, fellowship hall. Bring your own needles; yarn provided. 860-690-4868 or 843-655-7208.
THURSDAY
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 3810 Robert Grissom Parkway, Myrtle Beach, early Sabbath worship, 6 p.m., Wilkes Hall. Call 843-448-4496.
WESLEYAN/ARMENIAN BIBLE STUDY, join the group at 6:30 p.m., church building, 8124 Louisville Road, Aynor. Call 843-907-2163 or rawlinhb@sccoast.net.
FRIDAY
LANGSTON BAPTIST CHURCH, 763 S.C. 905, Conway, “the Gift” live nativity musical drama, 7 p.m. Friday and Dec. 5. Free admission. Donation suggested; a canned food item. Call 843-365-5141 or lbc@langstonbaptist.com.
MAPLE BAPTIST CHURCH, 4500 S.C. 65, Conway, fourth annual nativities exhibition, 2-8 p.m. Friday ; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 5, and 12:30-4 p.m. Dec. 6. Over 150 local, national, and international nativities will be on display, a silent auction and a living nativity. Snacks and other goodies will be available for purchase. Free admission; donations accepted. Call 843-365 3685.
REAL LIFE CHURCH, 701 65th Ave. N., Myrtle Beach, men’s Bible study, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., meets on alternating Fridays. Call 843-449-7700.
UPCOMING
CHESTERFIELD MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH, 8591 S.C. 90, Longs, men’s community prayer group, 8-9 a.m. Dec. 5. Free breakfast will be served. All men are invited to participate. Call 843-399-6421.
CHURCH OF THE RESURRECTION, 8901 U.S.17 Bypass, Surfside Beach, service of Biblical readings and carols for the season of Advent, 4 p.m. Dec. 6. No charge. Reception following. 843-215-4500.
FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 901 N. Kings Highway, Myrtle Beach, festive holiday concert, 3 p.m. Dec. 6. Free to public. Free will offering.
TEMPLE EMANU-EL, 406 65th Ave. N., Myrtle Beach, Chanukah dinner and talent show, 6 p.m. Dec. 6. Kosher hamburgers and hot dogs, latkes, side dishes and dessert; $15 for adults, $10 for children under 12 and free for children under 4. Call 843-449-5552.
TRINITY CHURCH, 3000 N. Kings Highway, Myrtle Beach, a blue Christmas service of healing and hope, noon Dec. 8, includes Advent and Christmas readings, music, candle lighting, and silence for those who may not be feeling the joy of the season. Reception will follow service. Call 843-448-8426 or music.trinity.church@gmail.com.
TEMPLE EMANU-EL, 406 65th Ave. N., Myrtle Beach, Sisterhood all day mah jongg tournament, 9:30 a.m. doors open, 10 a.m. games start, Dec. 9, the Rosen Center. A light breakfast and buffet luncheon will be served. Call 843-651-8117 to order or 843-215-4306 for more information.
GARDEN CITY CHAPEL AND RETREAT, 316 Dogwood Drive N., Murrells Inlet, Travis Cottrell Christmas concert, 7-10 p.m. Dec. 11. Tickets can be purchased at GoodDeedGoods.com, BlackRiverUW.org or locally. Proceeds benefit those affected by recent floods and Garden City Chapel. Call 843-651-2223.
ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH, 3301 33rd Ave. N., Myrtle Beach, annual Christmas bake sale, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 11-12, in the hall. Delicious Greek pastries, spinach pies, cheese pies, holiday breads, and more. Cooking demonstration (koulourakia) both days from 2-3 p.m. Free. Call 843-497-5607 or 843-272-2672.
POPLAR UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 5095 U.S. 701 N., Conway, spaghetti lunch, 12:30-2 p.m. Dec. 13. Lunch includes spaghetti, salad, rolls, dessert and drink, for a donation of $6. Dine in or take out.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 200 U.S. 17 S., North Myrtle Beach, Christmas concert, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 18. Sponsored by The North Strand Housing Shelter as a thank you gift for the community that keeps the shelter open. Refreshments will follow in the fellowship hall. A love offering will be taken. Call 843-467-6448 or 843-421-3813.
CHURCH OF THE RESURRECTION, 8901 U.S. 17 Bypass, Surfside Beach, New Beginnings monthly food distribution, social services assistance, play area for children and free lunch served, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Dec. 19, Jan. 16 and Feb. 20. Call 843-215-4500; www.resurrectionsurfside.org.
ST. MICHAEL CATHOLIC CHURCH, 542 Cypress Ave., Murrells Inlet, inspirational, faith-filled movies, 12:30 p.m., Dec. 20, parish activity center hall. Free admission. Call 843-651-3737 or carmelitesc@yahoo.com.
BEACH FAMILY WORSHIP CENTER, 1711 Highmarket St., Georgetown, fourth annual Clothes for Hope, a community wide event giving away clothes, toys, and household items,10:30 a.m. Dec. 20. Accepting donations through Dec. 18, clean out your closets and bring in any items that are new or gently used. Call 843- 527-4386 or BFWCGeorgetown@gmail.com
Compiled by Lisa Urban, lurban@thesunnews.com
This story was originally published November 27, 2015 at 7:54 AM with the headline "Where we worship in the Myrtle Beach area."